Circles Upstate SC

05/20/2026

05/13/2026

We are officially just 17 days away from the Heart of Compassion 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala & Fashion Show and the excitement is building.

Our billboard is up, the countdown is on, and there’s still time to secure your ticket for an unforgettable evening of elegance, community, and impact.

Join us on May 30 at the Greenville Convention Center as we come together to support Heart of Compassion and help us continue serving over 55 nonprofits and communities in need through compassion, dignity, and hope.

Tickets: $100
Tables: $1,000

Get your tickets today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/heart-of-compassion-2nd-annual-gala-and-fashion-show

Elegant evening attire encouraged. We cannot wait to celebrate with you.

04/30/2026

As we conclude Volunteer Appreciation Month, we take a moment to recognize all the volunteers, past and present, who are a part of the Circles Upstate SC family. Our volunteers build life-long friendships and bridge divides in ways that leave a lasting impact on our community. We thank you and appreciate you for all you do for Circles families!!

04/29/2026

Last month, we celebrated the graduation of our 6 Circle Leaders and the conclusion of our 5th Circles Group. What an amazing ceremony highlighting the dedication and accomplishments of everyone involved in our Circles Program! While this may be the graduation, it is not the end of the journey. Many successes and achievements are awaiting and possible. We recognize their perseverance and growth in reaching their goals and we recognize our amazing Allies and Volunteers who walked beside them every step of the way with continued encouragement and support. The celebration never ends! 🥳🎉

04/21/2026

Last but not least... Circles Value #5 is Thriving: the opportunity to live a full, abundant, and purposeful life.

Thriving goes beyond meeting basic needs, encompassing economic stability, upward mobility, and access to the resources, opportunities, and support necessary to achieve personal goals and dreams. To thrive is to experience self-fulfillment, social connection, and a sense of agency, while being equipped to navigate life’s chapters with confidence.

Thriving recognizes that success looks different for each individual and family, honoring the choices, aspirations, and values that guide their journey while providing the tools and platforms to create lasting impact.

Thriving is both personal and collective. It is about lifting one another up, building generational wealth, creating opportunities for education, exposure, and growth, and contributing to sustainable, long-term change in our communities. It encompasses measurable outcomes as well as the deeper experience of dignity, possibility, and participation in life.

By fostering thriving, we cultivate an environment where individuals, families, and communities can flourish together—reaching their potential, achieving their dreams, and leaving poverty behind while building a future of equity, abundance, and shared prosperity.

Read more about our core values: https://www.circlesusa.org/post/circles-usa-values-defined

04/09/2026

Happy Financial Literacy month! Financial literacy is a key step in our pathway to thriving. This tool allows us to structure our future as we build towards economic stability. Are you ready to start or continue your path? Visit our website www.circlesupstatesc.org to learn more about how Circles equips families to thrive!

Building Community To End Poverty.Inspiring and Equipping Families to Move Beyond Poverty through the Power of CommunityLearn More ⟶ We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to become financially stable. To accomplish this, volunteers from the community come together with families in ...

04/02/2026

We all need trusted relationships we can enjoy and rely on in everyday life. Whether we are making memories with friends or facing an emergency, we are opening doors to opportunities and solutions when we build our community around us. Social Capital allows us to bond with others, bridge the gap in our differences, and link ourselves to resources, thuseliminating isolation and creating economic progress.

Are you interested in building a powerful community? Visit our website www.circlesupstatesc.org

03/26/2026

Circles Core Value #4: Accountability

Accountability is the commitment to act with integrity, responsibility, and intentionality—both individually and collectively—to create equitable opportunities for all.

It centers justice, fairness, and equity, ensuring that individuals and communities most affected by poverty have the power, voice, and resources to influence and shape the systems that impact their lives.

Personal accountability asks each of us to act ethically, honor commitments, and reflect on the impact of our choices, while communal accountability focuses on shared responsibility, collective stewardship, and inclusive decision-making.

Together, these forms of accountability strengthen trust, remove barriers, and support meaningful participation so that everyone has a fair chance to thrive.

Explore our 5 core values at https://www.circlesusa.org/post/circles-usa-values-defined

03/06/2026

Circles Core Value #3: Human Dignity & Worth

Every person is inherently capable, creative, and whole. Every individual deserves to be honored, respected, and valued, regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, sexuality, gender, age, socio-economic status, or any other identity or lived experience.

Worth is intrinsic; it is not earned through circumstance, productivity, or achievement. This recognition means all people deserve to exercise autonomy, pursue self-fulfillment, and thrive.

Poverty is not a personal failing, and no one is broken or in need of fixing; each person brings unique contributions that enrich our communities and our collective work.

Explore all 5 of our core values at https://www.circlesusa.org/post/circles-usa-values-defined

03/03/2026

"I'm moving beyond Circles as service delivery to really looking at systemic issues in terms of how we can really, create a win-win situation for communities all around the country."

We asked attendees at how they are Moving Beyond with Circles and here’s what Bruce from Circles Upstate SC shared. 💙

Share your story with us in the comments!